Chief of War is a highly anticipated series starring Jason Momoa in the lead role. The new series provides viewers with an exhilarating glimpse into the challenges of native leadership, cultural defiance, and political influence in a swiftly evolving environment. The series will premiere exclusively on Apple TV+, starting from August 1, 2025.
About Chief of War
The streaming platform shared a clip of Jason Momoa and wrote, "Jason Momoa is Ka'iana. #ChiefOfWar premieres August 1 on Apple TV+." The show will debut its first two episodes on this date, with new episodes available weekly thereafter. It is created by Jason Momoa and Temuera Morrison.
The series is produced under Pride of Gypsies, Hard J Productions, Fifth Season, and Chernin Entertainment. The music of the Chief of War is composed by legendary Hans Zimmer with James Everingham.
Plot overview
The 9-episodic series is set in 19th-century Hawaii. The series portrays four distinct, conflicting kingdoms and centers on the unification of the Hawaiian Islands from an indigenous viewpoint, highlighting the real-life tale of a Hawaiian war chief named Kaʻiana who strives to unite the feuding kingdoms against looming foreign threats. The series will be available to watch in multiple languages.
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The series features Jason Momoa as Kaʻiana, Luciane Buchanan as Kaʻahumanu, Temuera Morrison as Chief Kahekili, Kaina Makua as Kamehameha, Te Ao o Hinepehinga as Kupuohi, Moses Goods as Moku, Siua Ikaleʻo as Nahiʻ, Brandon Finn as Prince Kūpule, Te Kohe Tuhaka as Namakeʻ, Erroll Shand as Captain John Meares, and Benjamin Hoetjes as John Young, among others.
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